[commanderpepper]

So what would be the first step in becoming a quantum engineer?

[jazzyjackson]

In my opinion, browse youtube for "microsoft q#" and check out their quantum development kit.

There will be the quantum mechanic quants that build new algorithms, but I think the Q# kit will be the SciKit of quantum and getting familiar with the classes and methods they provide will be a good step towards future-employability.

[microtherion]

You start as a quantum mechanic, and once you're confidently wielding your quantum wrench, you start attending classes at quantum night school.

[6nf]

Either learn the mathematics if you're interested in the software side, or learn the physics if you're interested in the hardware side.

[bthornbury]

Seconded, how do you get started with quantum algorithms, architecture, etc...